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About the Role
Corning is hiring an Opto-Mechanical Process Development Engineer to support assembly design and prototyping for the Corning Rochester Technology Center, Advanced Optics facility in Rochester, New York. This role involves bringing new optical products and manufacturing processes from development into production, working across product design, development, and operations to create practical, scalable opto-mechanical manufacturing solutions for prototype and production needs. It is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, building practical process solutions, and collaborating across functions to improve product quality, readiness, and scalability.
Responsibilities
- Develop new opto-mechanical manufacturing processes and production capabilities for precision optical products
- Partner with product development and manufacturing teams to align product design with process readiness
- Design or specify tools, fixtures, equipment, and test methods needed for new manufacturing capabilities
- Lead prototype and pilot builds to support quality, delivery, and manufacturing readiness goals
- Create clear manufacturing documentation, including process flows, work instructions, and checklists
- Train manufacturing personnel on new processes, equipment, and assembly methods
- Solve mechanical and process challenges related to precision optical assembly and manufacturing scale-up
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant opto-mechanical design experience
- 3+ years of engineering experience, ideally in optics or precision manufacturing
- Experience with opto-mechanical design, fixture design, or precision assembly processes
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities with limited supervision
- Experience with close-tolerance optical or mechanical assembly in a cleanroom environment
- Familiarity with metrology tools such as interferometers, profilometers, or autocollimators
- Experience with 3D CAD software such as Creo
- Background transferring products from development into manufacturing
Skills
- Opto-mechanical design
- Fixture design
- Precision assembly processes
- Problem-solving
- Project management
- Metrology tools
- 3D CAD software
Location
- Rochester, New York
Work Type
- Onsite
- Standard daytime schedule
- Some flexibility needed during peak project phases
Experience Level
- 3+ years of engineering experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant opto-mechanical design experience
Salary/Compensations
- $84,932.00 - $116,782.00
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses
- Long-term incentives
- 100% company-paid pension benefit
- Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
- Medical, dental, vision
- Paid parental leave
- Family building support
- Fitness
- Company-paid life insurance
- Disability
- Disease management programs
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Recognition program
About the Company
- Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science.
- Our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.
- The Optical Communications segment has evolved from a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.
- This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network.
Equal Opportunity
- We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
- Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.
- Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment.
- To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.